At AEW Revolution, the wrestling world bid an emotional farewell to 64-year-old Sting, one of the most iconic figures in professional wrestling history, as he competed in his final match after 39 years in the ring. Celebrating a near 40-year career that has left an indelible mark on the industry, Sting's retirement was met with an outpouring of gratitude and respect from fans, fellow wrestlers, and commentators alike. Many highlighted his unparalleled legacy, noting his significant influence on the sport and the personal impact he had on their lives. The event was described as a night to remember, with Sting's performance and the overall show receiving high praise. His career was celebrated for its longevity and resilience, with a particular emphasis on his ability to return to the ring and retire on his own terms after a career-threatening injury in 2015. The farewell match, alongside tag team partner Darby Allin, was deemed the biggest of Allin's career and was celebrated as a perfect sendoff, allowing Sting to conclude his career exactly as he wished. The match was a beautiful, bloody spectacle that saw Sting go out on a win, with Ric Flair technically pinning him, providing a perfect conclusion to his storied career.
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Sting’s FULL speech after the show went off the air at #AEWRevolution: https://t.co/f4SSyZXBGP
Sting's retirement match was a beautiful, bloody spectacle that left fans in awe https://t.co/bncfdmRvpV https://t.co/4JlD0bDkCY
Sting's full off air speech after AEW Revolution https://t.co/h4vtUZmNY7
Sting's Final Match | AEW Revolution 2024 Full Show Review & Results https://t.co/H3R18N9XlL
Really loved Sting’s finale. Had to watch it live since I grew up with the Stinger. Also saw the Osprey match, which was insane. Didn’t catch the whole PPV, enjoyed the two matches I saw. Get Okada in there ASAP and maybe AEW can start cooking again.
Thank You Sting for 39 years of entertainment! He's been wrestling my entire life. https://t.co/vwFbjZjQNG
Sting’s retirement match was absolutely lit. Sad to see him retire but what a career and an amazing @AEW show. Just wish we could’ve seen the entirety of Sting’s farewell promo before the PPV feed ended.
64 years old, year 39 in the ring, Sting is still going strong. 🤯 (🎥: @SeanRossSapp) https://t.co/ZyFvNVAfZe
Perfect sendoff for Sting, down to Ric Flair technically pinning him. It was all about Sting and he was awesome. Everything about his AEW run was great. Got a few more years out of him and let him go out with good memories for fans. #AEWRevolution
Sting is why I love pro wrestling. Sting is the reason. He's the greatest legend this sport has ever seen and I'm so happy that he ends his career exactly as he wanted. Thank you, Sting. So much. #ThankYouSting #AEWRevolution
I'm so happy that Sting went out on a win. Why the fuck not. #ThankYouSting
Sting taking this bump in his final match at 64 years old is so awesome https://t.co/MUl5A0zjxB
nice to see sting get his flowers ahead of his final match, well done intro and all.
That crowd response to Sting's vignette warms my heart #AEWRevolution
Very excited for Sting's last match. If you woulda told me after his WWE retirement that he'd come back and have a truly phenomenal and always entertaining final run I'd call you crazy - but the son of a bitch did it. #AEWRevolution #ThankYouSting
I first interviewed @Sting for my Miami Herald wrestling column in 1989. Still amazed I've gotten the chance to work with him at @AEW. Tonight is gonna be special at #AEWRevolution. Don't miss it!!! #ThankYouSting https://t.co/mLDfNfvQF1
Steve “Sting” Borden is the reason I got into wrestling to begin with. My friend Kevin Zimmerman had a video game, WCW vs NWO World Tour, and I became obsessed with him and wrestling for years. Glad he’s getting his flowers. https://t.co/ToQ4dVyVMk
My nervous energy is off the charts #AEWRevolution #Sting
Darby Allin calls the farewell match of his tag team partner Sting at AEW Revolution the biggest of his career, without a doubt! See more 👇 https://t.co/VVfzfZ6dgo
Today is a celebration of one of the greatest performers ever in pro wrestling. From the first time I held a mic for @Sting at the TBS studios in 1987 to the career making match against Flair in 1988 to watching him doing crazy things in the ring here in AEW, I’ve been amazed at… https://t.co/XnscUgTga3
The fact that Sting went from possibly never wrestling again in 2015 to a full career resurgence that’s led to retiring on his own terms in 2023 is truly remarkable. https://t.co/3hiMDWcnGv
Watching Sting's last match tonight. The first wrestler I ever saw, the one who made me go "what am I watching and how can I find more?" Though there was a gap for a few years, many wrestling fans don't know of a landscape without @Sting. He's a perfect example of pro… https://t.co/tphGhBtjuk
For the book I wrote about the nWo, I interviewed nearly 100 people, many of them who worked for WCW in the 1990s. Not a single person had a bad thing to say about Sting, especially as a person. Tonight, his final match at #AEWRevolution. I spoke to Sting about his legacy and…
Congrats on the great run, @Sting. Thanks for the hug. https://t.co/83quJPAV12
Thank You Sting Thank you for being a true super hero to me Thank you for being one of the best to ever do it Thank you for looking fly and looking cool Thank you for proving what loyalty was all about in a business where that isn’t always the case Thank you for the… https://t.co/ixvfTdRwAH
Tonight, a near 40-year career comes to an end. Sting is one of the most iconic names in pro wrestling history. Tonight is his night. Thank you, @Sting 🦂 https://t.co/IjFdNX9BPj
I’ve never seen a career persist quite like the Stinger’s. Tomorrow is definitely going to be an emotional goodbye and the end of one of my favorite eras of wrestling. #thankyousting @Sting #AEWRevolution #Sting #AEW #AllEliteWrestling https://t.co/DAoq6wE153
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Sting like you’ve never seen him before set for farewell at AEW Revolution: ‘Night to remember’ https://t.co/gtum6uo76r https://t.co/1o43vzfKoH
Have two thoughts on Revolution: Sting is the greatest Professional Wrestler to ever live and that fucking show should be tonight.